New York § 203-A - 203-AHotel and motel keeper's liability for property in transport
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§ 203-A. 203-AHotel and motel keeper's liability for property in transport
§ 203-a. Hotel and motel keeper's liability for property in transport. No hotel or motel keeper shall be liable in any sum exceeding the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars for the loss of or damage to property of a guest delivered to such keeper, his agent or employee, for transport to or from the hotel or motel, unless at the time of delivering the same such value in excess of two hundred and fifty dollars shall be stated by such guest and a written receipt stating such value shall be issued by such keeper; provided, however, that where such written receipt is issued the keeper shall not be liable beyond five hundred dollars unless it shall appear that such loss or damage occurred through his fault or negligence.
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Section 203-A ("203-AHotel and motel keeper's liability for property in transport") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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